Remove “that’s not my job” from your team’s vocabulary. This simple accountability hack is the key to faster projects, less company drama, and chunkier net profits.

When your company grows, and you aren’t on your job site all the time… problems creep in.

First, deadlines get missed. Your staff...

Charlie Irwin (President of Charlie Irwin Painting, LLC) and David Samler (PPG Divisional Manager) will lead a discussion on how to transition into commercial work.

Based on their years of personal experience, you'll learn the benefits of investment diversification, how to successfully transitio...

What motivates you to accomplish the work you do? Professionals in the painting industry are deeply committed to doing their work and doing it well. However, meeting specific painting industry qualifications isn't always enough to make a great painter or business owner. That's why if you enjoy wh...

I took a brand new service business from ZERO to $100,000 in only 4 months! How is that even possible?!

It all started with a crazy idea; overwhelming comments of support from you guys, and $15,000 as startup cash - and four months later, I am running a floor coating service business that is now...

Discussion on Business Models and 9 Building Blocks of business with Brad Bolinger of "Brad's Techies"

In this episode of PaintED, Torlando talks to Shane Garrett of Garrett Painting about the changing role of the leader in a business. Over the last 20 years, Shane Garrett has grown his company from the ground up, hiring great people who have been able to grow and progress at this company enabling...

In "The Power Of Fanatical Clarity" Tom Reber of The Contractor Fight shares keys to strategic planning and clarity that ensures your business is headed in the right direction with the right focus.

Developing objectives and strategies that align with your company's goals is a critical component to provide guidance and growth opportunities to your company. That's why one of the most vital processes for businesses is annual planning. Join Nick Slavik as he talks about how to improve your comp...

Join Brandon Lewis of the Painters Academy as he talks about the most common issues that hold back large painting contractors from scaling and reaching their profit goals.

This episode focuses on monitoring and building your online reputation to drive more sales and grow your painting business. Topics covered include:

-The best tools for managing your company's online reputation
-The importance of company culture in driving online reviews
-Common mistakes compani...

Morgan Sedgwick, owner of Jedi Painting Pros, discusses her mission for female empowerment in the trades, and how painting has changed her life, and how she is using it to better the lives of those around her. She gives some examples of ways she has differentiated her painting company, and discus...

The number 1 person holding you back from the growth and success of your business is… yourself! Many entrepreneurs try to have their hands in every area of their business instead of empowering the people that work for them. In this episode, Sam Salah discusses how he has built 2 successful busine...

You’ve heard the expression “there’s more than one way to skin a cat”?

Sorry for the graphic intro, but the point is there is always more than one way to get a job done.

The same holds true for scaling your business. While the growth path for most trades and construction companies follows a si...

Are you satisfied with your contracts? Too long? Too short? They can never be too detailed, but at what expense? A boring, too-generalized document that no one reads and where confusion reigns is not good. And how about those thick commercial contracts with terms like "indemnification”: do we sig...

Do you get paid as much as you deserve for your hard work? In the trades, estimating and earning a fair price that recognizes a tradesperson's hard work and professionalism is a difficult problem. That's why it's critical to position yourself effectively early on in your business if you want your...

Benji Carlson, and Assessment Specialist at Breakthrough Academy, as he leads you in a webinar on how to build a one-page strategic plan for 2021 (or any other year). From daily productivity to large scale business moves, Benji advises you on how to get the most out of your year.

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This episode gives an overview of who Noah is and how this all happened - the garage story if you will!

Noah include's audio from a conversation he logged with Jeff Winter in March of 2019. Jeff is the Vice President of Residential Marketing at Sherwin Williams, and is one of the people behind ...

Just about everyone knows about the tools offered through Google Suite that help you organize your life in the 21st century. But do you really know how to use Google Docs/Sheets/Calendar/Etc. to streamline and grow your business? Jason Paris of Paris Painting walks you through how he uses the "sw...

Learning to let go and finding your mission will get you through the hardest times. Torlando Hakes, PCA member contractor, shares lessons from his own business.

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Debbie Zimmer of PQI (Paint Quality Institute) explains what architects are looking for from painting contractors. Learn how to collaborate and communicate to get more business!

Gina Koert, owner of Shamrock Painting, is a negotiator par excellence, and knows how to coordinate with General Contractors in a way that continues to win bids and future contracts. In this webinar, Gina will share how her company keeps things efficient and profitable despite notoriously thin m...

Nothing is more common in the painting industry than feeling low-balled by competitors. Many business owners aren't sure how to prevent this race to the bottom. Brandon Lewis of The Painter's Academy tackles the subject head-on in his webinar about gaining the advantage over low-priced competitors.